NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine spoke to students at Convocation Friday, Feb. 7, to discuss his Christian beliefs and give insight into the future of United States space and aeronautics technology.. Bridenstine discussed his career history including his time as a Top Gun pilot in the U.S. Navy, serving as a U.S. congressman for Oklahoma and member of the Armed Services […]
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Following the flooding from Thursday, Feb. 6, Lynchburg residents are voicing their concerns about the stability of the 85-year-old College Lake Dam located next to the University of Lynchburg. Blackwater Creek receives all of its water directly through the dam, which raised questions for local residents about the amount of debris compiling underneath the dam during times of flooding. “My […]
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In Tampico, Illinois, on Feb. 6, 1911, a young Nelle Clyde Reagan gave birth to a future U.S. president. One hundred nine years later, members of Liberty’s Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) gathered for their first meeting of the semester after resurrecting the club this year to celebrate President Ronald Reagan’s birthday. YAF is under the umbrella of the Young […]
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Autism Speaks U (ASU) at Liberty University is just one of many clubs that has recently taken steps to vocalize its cause on campus. Before the spring semester began, ASU held an educational seminar for Liberty faculty to learn more about autism and how to better assist students on the autism spectrum. Corrine Hilton, vice president of membership and marketing […]
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Liberty University students and Lynchburg area residents gathered in the Montview Alumni Ballroom Tuesday, Feb. 4, to engage in a simulation of a city in poverty, called “Unlearning Poverty,” hoping to educate participants and help them see poverty in a new light. The simulation began with a video with information about poverty, mentioning topics such as food stamps, the safety […]
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Liberty’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) branch held a Faith in the Workplace event Thursday, Feb. 6, offering a unique experience for students to discuss the integration of biblical values in corporate settings. The event, held in the Jerry Falwell Library Terrace Conference room, welcomed students who have a passion for business and communications. A table at the […]
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As the people and the government duke out the Virginia pipeline debate, representatives for the positions of the plaintiffs and the defendants sat face-to-face outside the courtroom, informing students on the legality of government projects conflicting with private property On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the Center for Law and Government, a partnership between Liberty School of Law and the Helms School of Government, […]
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On Jan. 28, Liberty University President Jerry Falwell and West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice held a joint press conference to encourage unhappy Virginian counties to secede to join West Virginia in response to recent gun laws in Virginia. Since taking control of Virginia’s government for the first time in 26 years in November, Virginia Democrats are making good on their […]
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Travelers with emotional support animals (ESA) might be in for a hard time with a new rule implemented for airlines this past Wednesday. On Jan. 22, 2020, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that from now on airline passengers will only be allowed to take dogs as emotional support animals. The DOT made this decision due to passengers complaining about […]
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A glance at the electoral college map from the 2016 election reveals a varied sea of red and blue states. We view the U.S. in 2020 as one of the most divided periods of its existence, but history begs to differ. Like a diamond under pressure or gold in the furnace, America has been through fire in its less than […]
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When Tyler the Creator won Best Rap Album for “Igor” at the Grammys, he mixed his gratitude with a good dose of social commentary. By all accounts “Igor” was not a typical rap album. In fact, according to an article for the Badger Herald, the album boasted fewer rap songs than songs blending hip hop, soul, R&B and pop. Tyler […]
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Although Liberty University was founded by a Baptist pastor, Liberty’s religious diversity continues to grow with the size of the school every year, including the Catholic student population. Three years ago, a new club application was sent to the Student Government Association clubs director, looking for approval for the school’s first Catholic club. After two years, the club was admitted […]
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Liberty University lost its Senior Associate Athletics Director and Flames Club Executive Director Bob Good as he stepped down and enters the campaign trail to run for the Republican nomination for Virginia’s 5th District congressional seat. Prior to resigning, Good served on Liberty’s senior staff for 14 years, helping Liberty’s athletic department bring in proper funding and donations for future […]
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As Donald Trump’s impeachment trial comes to a close on Wednesday, here’s what you need to know: The House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump Dec. 18 on two impeachment charges after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the formal impeachment inquiry Sep. 24, according to the Washington Post. President Trump is the third president in U.S. history to be formally […]
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When Liberty freshman Kaylee Kistler went to the basketball game Saturday night, getting to hug her dad for the first time since July was not on her radar. She went with friends to watch the Flames compete against Florida Gulf Coast University and was selected from the crowd to play an interactive game on the court during a timeout, as […]
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